Asked by Amaya Jones on May 26, 2024

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Tsunami may be generated by:

A) earthquakes that cause the seafloor to shift
B) landslides that displace large amounts of water
C) activity associated with volcanic eruptions
D) all of these may generate a tsunami

Tsunami

A series of large ocean waves generated by significant disturbances such as underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

Seafloor

The bottom layer of the ocean, consisting of sediment, rock, and organic material, shaped by geological and biological processes.

Landslides

Gravitational forces causing the downward shift of earth materials, rocks, or debris along a slope.

  • Understand the causes and generation mechanisms of tsunamis.
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Frank DuarteJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tsunamis can be generated by any large, sudden displacement of water, which can occur through earthquakes that shift the seafloor, landslides (both underwater and land-based that enter the water), and volcanic eruptions that displace water.